Emergency Vehicle Operator MS Transport

Company:

MedStar Health
Location:
Baltimore, Md, United States
Employment Type:
Full Time
Last Updated:
10/26/2024

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MedStar Health hiring for Emergency Vehicle Operator MS Transport jobs in Baltimore, MD, US

General Summary of Position

MedSTAR Transport within MedStar Health is actively seeking Emergency Vehicle Operators/ Emergency Medical Techs to provide basic patient medical care during interfacility ambulance transport. You will perform medical procedures under the supervision of a transport paramedic, transport nurse, or established protocol.

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Criteria:
New, full-time Emergency Vehicle Operator positions only
Cannot be employed by MedStar Health in the same role within the past two years.

Payout - $5,000 Total with an 18-month commitment
$3,000 to start (paid at successful completion of orientation/probation)
$1,000 at 12 months
$1,000 at 18 months
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operates the ground ambulance obeying all driving laws.

Conducts an inspection of the assigned ambulance at the beginning of each shift to ensure the ambulance is ready and safe for use.

Ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels of supplies in transport vehicle(s).

Establishes and maintains professional radio communications with MedSTAR and other agencies, adhering to appropriate FCC protocols.

Initiates department standing orders in appropriate patients. Performs basic airway techniques including oxygen therapy. May perform bag-mask ventilation according to established departmental protocols in emergency situations.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures. When necessary, provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or transfer. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Transports patients to various locations as assigned. Loads and unloads patients, medical equipment, and passengers from MedStar transportation vehicles. May assist in the unloading and transportation of MedSTAR patients from other transportation vehicles, through MedSTAR, and to assigned rooms as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of an approved EMT course. required
Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation. required

Experience

1-2 years EMT experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) required
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech in the District of Columbia within 30 Days required
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech in Maryland required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.